UK boy's name
Akeem
A masculine Arabic name meaning "wise" or "intelligent".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Akeem is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Akeem popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2263, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 27 births.
This profile covers 396 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 37% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 393 living people in the UK are called Akeem. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Akeem ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 27 boys were registered as Akeem.
- • About 393 living people in the UK are estimated to have Akeem as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2263
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
1996
27 births
Estimated living
393
2026
Meaning
What does Akeem mean?
The name Akeem originates from the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "Karim," which means "noble" or "generous." The name has been in use since ancient times in the Middle East and North African regions.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Akeem can be found in ancient Arabic texts and manuscripts dating back to the 7th century. It was often used as a name for boys born into noble or wealthy families, reflecting the meaning of the word "Karim."
In Islamic tradition, the name Akeem is sometimes associated with the Prophet Muhammad's companion, Akeem ibn Abi Al-Jahdham, who lived in the 7th century. However, there is no clear evidence that the name originated from this particular person.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Akeem. One of the earliest recorded examples is Akeem al-Adili (1163-1238), an Arab philosopher and mathematician from present-day Iraq. He is known for his contributions to the fields of logic and astronomy.
Another famous bearer of the name was Akeem al-Deen (1186-1258), a Persian poet and mystic who wrote extensively on Sufism and spirituality. His works, such as the Divan-e-Akeem, are still widely studied and appreciated in the Persian literary tradition.
In the 12th century, Akeem al-Baghdadi (1126-1188) was a renowned Muslim scholar and theologian from Baghdad. He was influential in the development of Islamic jurisprudence and is considered one of the founders of the Hanbali school of Islamic law.
During the Ottoman Empire, Akeem Pasha (1590-1662) was a prominent military leader and governor. He served as the Grand Vizier, the highest-ranking political adviser to the Ottoman Sultan, from 1654 to 1662.
More recently, Akeem Olajuwon (born 1963) is a former professional basketball player from Nigeria who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Houston Rockets. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2008.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Akeem over time
The chart below shows babies named Akeem registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Akeem, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 27 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Akeem by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Akeem was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1922 | 60 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1780 | 130 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1525 | 121 | 10 |
| 1990s | #770 | 85 | 4 |
Notable bearers
Famous people named Akeem
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Akeem Williams
basketball player
American basketball player
1991-
Related
Names similar to Akeem
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Akeem: questions and answers
How popular is the name Akeem in the UK right now?
In 2024, Akeem was ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Akeem most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 27 babies registered as Akeem in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Akeem?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "wise" or "intelligent".
How many people are called Akeem in the UK?
A total of 396 babies have been registered as Akeem across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.